Use
caution working with solid lumber wider than 1x6's. Especially soft
woods such as pine. I find they show a greater propensity to warp,
twist and cup. Gluing boards side by side, otherwise known as a glue
up, will offer greater stability across the project.

DIY: 12 Inch Cedar Garden Planter Box

Cut List

Cut the top & bottom rails to length along with the side and bottom pieces and attach with 1 1/4" screws. Remember to offset the bottom rail by 3/4" to create the seat for the bottom slats.

Step 2

Once all side panels are assembled, place sides upside down on work surface and attach with 1 1/2" screws.

Step 3

Keeping the planter box upside down on your work surface, place the bottom slats in place and attach with 1 1/2" screws.

Final Thoughts

I do not like to use glue in garden planter projects. Outdoor projects are going to be subjected to harsh conditions. That means that whatever species of wood I choose to use,
it is going to want to bend, swell, warp and repeat. Moist conditions
will swell wood. Dry conditions will shrink it. It is going to want to
move. Glue is more of a static conditioner. It holds pieces in one
place not allowing for normal movement that a wood project will want to
naturally do when exposed to the elements. Using screws allows our
cedar garden planter box to expand and contract, warp and sway as it
needs to be able to do without prematurely over stressing the structural
aspect of it.

The video below shows the project video I did for a larger version of this planter.

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